What are waffle pods?

Waffle pods are an innovative way to construct concrete slabs. Made from expanded polystyrene beads, they are used to create a void in concrete slabs to reduce construction costs and the amount of concrete consumed. They also help to improve energy insulation and achieve other building cost efficiencies.

Are waffle pod slabs effective in their purpose?

Waffle pods slabs are very effective on non-reactive sites, slightly reactive clay sites and some moderately reactive clay sites. If you are building on highly reactive clay sites and other problem sites, waffle pods are not recommended.

What are the benefits of a waffle pod slab system?

There are numerous benefits when using a concrete waffle pod slab including; reduced labour cost and reduced concrete consumption. Waffle pods are also 100% recyclable and most manufacturers will offer a collection and recycling service for the customers.

Is a waffle pod slab cheaper than conventional raft slabs?

Due to the reduction in concrete and the labour required to install a waffle pod slab, it is significantly cheaper than a regular concrete raft slab. However each slab has its own advantages and considerations should be made for site classification and building designs.

Are there different waffle pod products and sizes?

Waffle pods are manufactured in the same width and length dimensions, however there are various heights that they can be produced in. Waffle pod sizes most commonly include; 150mm, 225mm and 300mm. The height and size of the waffle pod is determined by a slab design, produced by an engineer. For more information see product brochure.

Waffle Pods Sydney | Concrete Slab Specialists

STEEL REINFORCEMENT

Steel reinforcement is critical to any footing design recognised in AS3600-1988 Residential Slab & Footings.

Steel reinforcement can be laid in a variety of ways in concrete slabs. Alongside our waffle pods and plastic accessories, we supply customers with any form of steel reinforcement specified in engineer designs.

The greatest benefit we offer customers is that we are able to provide an entire pod and steel package for a waffle pod slab (or any other slab design).

Meaning that delivery of all materials is guaranteed and correct quantities are ensured with our complementary estimating and scheduling services. These deliveries are typically available same day or next day to customers (subject to location).

Our range of concrete steel reinforcement products include:

Reinforcing bar
Reinforcing mesh
Ligatures/stirrups
Corner bars and starter bars
Trench mesh
Z bars – heights and sizes customisable to customer request.

Other steel reinforcement products are available. For further information on waffle pod slab systems and other products, be sure to download our waffle pod brochure.